Menlo Recycling

Only because I can’t give them zero stars. Rudest bunch of people ever, I took my cans there with one of there coupons from there own website which they would not accept then they decide to insult me by saying I don’t know how to read when I was reading
on one of there signs. I will never go back there.

bait and switch would not except coupons from their own website saying that it was not their web site but a check indicates it is never going here again cost me $ 40.00 to find out how bad of a business this is.

I just moved to mo vall and thought I would try this recycle center. I currently do a lot of solar work and have a good amount of copper cut offs. DONT RECYCLE COPPER HERE. They only give you 2.00 — 2.20 a pound for bright and shiny. Also the old ugly Mexican lady is a bitch. I think her name is Maria. And watch out when the son is behind the counter. He will rip you off more. I don’t understand how places like this stay in business or why people continue to take their recycle here. Never ever again. F those people.

I only take in my recyclables once or twice a year. I was very excited when this location opened as it is near where I live and there are coupons in the pennysaver.
The past two times I went, I was «helped» by the staff named Maria Morales. The first time, I did not take it personal and wrote it off as her having a bad day or going through hormone issues. She began mumbling in Spanish and I tried to be helpful by asking her how I needed to sort the plastic for future reference as I really did not know. She became irritated and never answered me. Then she yelled in Spanish at a male coworker and said, «Estupido!!! Ya o no?» The male never answered and continued to look down at the counter. He avoided eye contact with me even while processing my transaction. It may be obvious to most that I do not speak Spanish, but I know what estupido means and she was making reference to her opinion of me. I took my cash and left.
Fast forward to today and the same person helped me. She became irritated as soon as she saw me (now I know it had to be personal and/​or racial). She made it a point to smile and greet all the customers behind me who happened to be Hispanic. She did not say one word to me and rushed me through as if she wanted me out of her sight. I thought of calling and complaining about her, but I will just pray for her. I know she needs the job even though she does not deserve it.
I noticed that the Pennysaver ad for this recycling center is encouraging us to support local businesses. If they are going through a slow period, and the manager or owner reads this, it is important for them to know that it is not just the area the center is located-​it is the attitude of their employees. For me in particular, I will drive to a further recycling center just so I don’t have to feel the way this Maria Morales has made me feel the past two times. Never again!